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The Interrelationship Between Remote Work and Organizational Culture: Implications for Engagement, Productivity, and Leadership
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Abstract
With the growing shift toward remote and hybrid work environments, organizations face the challenge of maintaining strong organizational culture and employee engagement. This study is important because it explores how the unprecedented shift in work arrangements affects key aspects of organizational culture. Specifically, it analyzes the relationship between remote work and culture by examining factors like employee engagement, productivity, and satisfaction using a mixed-methods approach. Seventy full-time employees from various industries across the U.S. participated in the study. The results indicate a moderate decline in engagement and productivity after transitioning to remote work despite high satisfaction levels with flexibility and work-life balance. The results of the survey show that democratic leadership can help mitigate this decline. Productivity can suffer when employees become distracted or lose focus. The study underscores the importance of leaders promoting clear communication, providing customized support according to individual needs, and ensuring employees have the right tools available while working remotely.
Keywords
Remote Work, Organizational Culture, Employee Engagement, Productivity, Leadership
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Zhou,Y. (2024). The Interrelationship Between Remote Work and Organizational Culture: Implications for Engagement, Productivity, and Leadership. Advances in Economics, Management and Political Sciences,131,164-172.
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